Professional Services Case Studies

Olswang

Olswang has been a client of BDO since 1992. What began as a London operation with a few staff has now grown into a full service law firm specialising in many sectors including telecoms, media, real estate and gaming, with a staff of over 500 and an impressive client list, many of which are successful global businesses.

BDO has advised Olswang as the firm has grown and changed, initially performing only annual accounts reviews, then strategic work in the early 1990s, together with partnership and personal tax services. “High quality and timely service provided by an accessible team has been the hallmark of the relationship,” said Kevin Munslow, Chief Executive Officer.

Our long history with Olswang has not made us complacent however. We perform a yearly review of services to ensure we continue to operate at the right level.

EC Harris

EC Harris is a leading international built asset consultancy, with 40 offices around the world, employing over 3,000 people with a turnover in excess of £300 million. BDO are worldwide auditors to the group, and provide corporate, personal and expatriate tax advice.

We have a great relationship with EC Harris. We audit the UK operations and coordinate the BDO teams around the world making sure EC Harris receive a fully integrated and robust audit. We work closely with the executive management team, attending all their "major transactions" meetings so we can respond quickly to their emerging needs. We stay close to their business and really understand their drivers. Because of our wider understanding and our experience of people businesses they regularly seek our advice on strategic issues.